Cote d'Azur - French Riviera Villa Rentals

Make a vacation rental on the Cote d'Azur your home away from home on France's Mediterranean coast. The region from Cannes eastward to the Italian border is often referred to as the French Riviera, and features sunny beaches, chic resorts, fine dining, lively nightlife, art galleries and museums.

In area's largest city, guests of Nice apartments and vacation rentals can rent water sports equipment and attend regattas, horseracing, theatre, and festivals. Guests of Nice area vacation rentals will find impressive art collections at the Musee du Matisse, Musee Marc Chagall and the Musee des Beaux-Arts. Visitors can reach Alpine ski resorts in just two hours.

The elegant resort town of Cannes is known for its film festival, which draws throngs of journalists, celebrities and star-watchers each May. Guests of Cannes villas and vacation rentals can stroll down the La Croisette promenade, lined with palm trees, beaches and boutiques, or visit the casinos. The beaches here are sandy, but most are reserved for the use of the resort guests. However, there are public beaches in the area between Plages du Midi and Plages de la Bocca.

Located in the hills above Cannes, Grasse offers spectacular views of the coastline. Grasse is home to more than 30 perfumeries, several of which offer free tours, and the Musée Internationale de la Parfumerie, where guests of Grasse vacation rentals can learn more about the perfume industry. The town also has a museum dedicated to Jean-Honore Fragonard, who was born in Grasses. The Cathedrale de Notre Dame-du-Puy is home to three paintings by Rubens, and the Hotel de Ville was once a bishop's palace.

The picturesque resort town of Antibes boasts beautiful beaches and cobbled streets with flower-filled squares. The two main public beaches, plage du Ponteil and plage de las Sallis are crowded in the summertime, but the nearby rocky beach at Cap d'Antibes is more secluded and features beautiful white cliffs and clear blue water. The Musee Picasso is housed in the Chateau Grimaldi, a former residence of Picasso. Guests of Antibes vacation rentals can also find lively nightlife in neighboring Juan-les-Pins.

Monaco, a tiny principality just 485 acres in size, is located on a narrow strip of coastline the southeastern corner of the French Riviera. The country's principal city, Monte-Carlo, is home to the world famous Monte-Carlo Casino, as well as a philharmonic orchestra, ballet and opera. Guests of nearby Menton vacation rentals can also visit the Oceanographic Museum, the Princess Grace Rose Garden, the St. Devote Chapel, the Museum of Stamps and Coins, and an exhibition of the Prince's incredible collection of classic cars.

You’re sure to find the perfect vacation rental home for a memorable Cote d'Azur vacation. Reserve your Cote d'Azur villa or vacation rental today!

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